by - June 5, 2015 2:10 pm
Rob Walton, son of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. founder Sam Walton and chairman of the companys board of directors since 1992, resigned from the position Friday during the companys annual shareholders meeting in Fayetteville.
by - June 5, 2015 1:29 pm
Chef Miles James looks to sell the inn and restaurant and pursue other opportunities in the hospitality industry, both in Northwest Arkansas and in Miami, Florida.
by - June 5, 2015 9:06 am
Rob Walton, 70, son of Wal-Mart founders Helen and Sam Walton, is stepping down after 23 years as Board Chairman of the world’s largest retailer. However, the powerful chairmanship will…
by - June 5, 2015 8:35 am
Hitt officially began June 1.
by - June 5, 2015 8:10 am
Rob Walton, 70, son of Wal-Mart founders Helen and Sam Walton, is stepping down after 23 years as Board Chairman. However, the powerful post will remain in the Walton family with Rob’s son-in-law Greg Penner becoming chairman at the end of this week’s shareholders meeting.
by - June 5, 2015 6:31 am
Governor Asa Hutchinson recently spent time in Silicon Valley where he visited Facebook, LinkedIn, Google, and several other tech leaders. Many think this visit was already planned, but expedited due…
by - June 5, 2015 6:29 am
Wal-Mart has hired Greg Hitt as the new lead spokesman and vice president for corporate communications, a role where he is tasked with being the leader in working with media…
by - June 5, 2015 6:24 am
Retail giant Wal-Mart and its Sam’s Club division have spent much of the past two days explaining to the media gathered in Northwest Arkansas for shareholders week the importance of…
by - June 5, 2015 6:11 am
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by - June 4, 2015 10:58 pm
Northwest Medical Center-Springdale has received national accreditation for bariatric surgery by meeting all criteria according to national quality standards established to deliver safe, high quality bariatric patient care Dr….
by - June 4, 2015 10:32 pm
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a landmark report on hydraulic fracturing Thursday (June 4) that the oil and gas industry is hailing as a victory for its environmental stewardship….
by - June 4, 2015 10:08 pm
Wal-Mart has Greg Hitt as the new lead spokesman and vice president for corporate communications who is tasked with being the leader in working with media outlets. Hitt replaces David…
by - June 4, 2015 10:03 pm
Retail giant Wal-Mart and its Sam’s Club division have spent much of the past two days explaining to the media gathered in Northwest Arkansas for shareholders week the importance of…
by - June 4, 2015 7:37 pm
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a landmark report on hydraulic fracturing Thursday that the oil and gas industry is hailing as a victory for its environmental stewardship.
by - June 4, 2015 4:27 pm
Lockheed Martin rival Oshkosh Corp. may have received a boost to its Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) bid when the U.S. Army announced Wednesday, (June 3) that it plans to…
by - June 4, 2015 4:20 pm
Driven by Millennial needs and desires, a new auto industry alliance will push the limits for how smart a smart car can be.
by - June 4, 2015 4:15 pm
Jacob Kauffman with our content partner KUAR FM 89.1 News reports: Whether or not it is legal to openly carry firearms in Arkansas continues to be mired in uncertainty two…
by - June 4, 2015 3:59 pm
The trade group representing Arkansas county government announced a new hire and shift in job responsibilities. Josh Curtis has been named governmental affairs director of the Association of Arkansas Counties…
by - June 4, 2015 3:58 pm
Last week, Governor Asa Hutchinson’s first special session started off well with a photo-friendly press conference and a large gaggle of elected officials supporting the Lockheed Martin bond proposal. Unfortunately,…
by - June 4, 2015 3:20 pm
Talk Business & Politics latest “pure politics” podcast is out and available for download. This week, TB&P’s Jessica DeLoach Sabin and Roby Brock discuss a variety of topics, including: State…
